Saint Marcellus of Chalon
A priest from Lyon who miraculously escaped from prison under Marcus Aurelius, Marcel evangelized the banks of the Saône. After converting the wealthy…
First name and chronology
Marcel
12 saints and blesseds bear the name Marcel, between 101 and 2000; the most famous is Saint Marcellus, celebrated on April 9th.
Chronology of the name Marcel
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 101-200 Saint Marcellus of Chalon A priest from Lyon who miraculously escaped from prison under Marcus Aurelius, Marcel evangelized the banks of the Saône…
- 201-300 Saint Marcellus and Saint Anastasius Roman Christians of the 3rd century, Marcel and Anastasius fled to Gaul and stopped in Argenton, where Marcel miraculous…
- 286-298 Saint Marcellus the Centurion and his children A Roman centurion in Gallaecia in the 3rd century, Marcellus converted to Christianity with his wife Nonna and their twe…
- 401-500 Saint Marcellus of Apamea Born into an illustrious family of Apamea, Marcellus renounced his fortune to dedicate himself to prayer and study in An…
- 436-500 Saint Marcellus of Paris Born in Paris and raised by Bishop Prudence, Marcel became bishop of the city in the 5th century. Famous for his miracle…
- 501-600 Saint Marcellus of Die Originally from Avignon and brother of Saint Petronius, Marcel became Bishop of Die in the 6th century despite his initi…
- 1841-1906 Marcelo Spínola y Maestre Marcelo Spínola y Maestre (1835-1906), Cardinal-Archbishop of Seville known as the "advocate of the poor" and the "beggi…
- 1856-1916 Marcello Candia Marcello Candia (1916-1983) was an Italian industrialist who sold his factories to dedicate himself to the poor and lepe…
- 1887-1966 Marcell Boldizsar Marton Hungarian Discalced Carmelite priest (1887-1966), confessor to major figures of the Church and clandestine spiritual gui…
- 1901-2000 Marcello Labor A devoted doctor known as the "doctor of the poor" in Pola, then a priest and seminary rector, Marcello Labor endured th…
- 1921-1945 Marcel Callo Marcel Callo (1921-1945) was a young French worker, a militant of the Young Christian Workers (JOC), who died as a marty…
- 1929-1981 Marcello Maruzzo Marcello Maruzzo (Father Tullio), born in 1929 in Italy, was a Franciscan priest and missionary in Guatemala. Committed …
All records linked to Marcel
Saint Marcellus and Saint Anastasius
Roman Christians of the 3rd century, Marcel and Anastasius fled to Gaul and stopped in Argenton, where Marcel miraculously healed a widow's child. Arr…
Saint Marcellus the Centurion and his children
A Roman centurion in Gallaecia in the 3rd century, Marcellus converted to Christianity with his wife Nonna and their twelve children. During a festiva…
Saint Marcellus of Apamea
Born into an illustrious family of Apamea, Marcellus renounced his fortune to dedicate himself to prayer and study in Antioch and then Ephesus. Becomi…
Saint Marcellus of Paris
Born in Paris and raised by Bishop Prudence, Marcel became bishop of the city in the 5th century. Famous for his miracles, notably that of the red-hot…
Saint Marcellus of Die
Originally from Avignon and brother of Saint Petronius, Marcel became Bishop of Die in the 6th century despite his initial resistance. His episcopate …
Marcelo Spínola y Maestre
Marcelo Spínola y Maestre (1835-1906), Cardinal-Archbishop of Seville known as the "advocate of the poor" and the "begging archbishop," is the founder…
Marcello Candia
Marcello Candia (1916-1983) was an Italian industrialist who sold his factories to dedicate himself to the poor and lepers in the Brazilian Amazon.
Marcell Boldizsar Marton
Hungarian Discalced Carmelite priest (1887-1966), confessor to major figures of the Church and clandestine spiritual guide under the communist regime,…
Marcello Labor
A devoted doctor known as the "doctor of the poor" in Pola, then a priest and seminary rector, Marcello Labor endured the persecutions of the 20th cen…
Marcel Callo
Marcel Callo (1921-1945) was a young French worker, a militant of the Young Christian Workers (JOC), who died as a martyr in the Mauthausen concentrat…
Marcello Maruzzo
Marcello Maruzzo (Father Tullio), born in 1929 in Italy, was a Franciscan priest and missionary in Guatemala. Committed to the poor peasants, he was a…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Marcel's feast day?
The feast of Marcel is celebrated on April 9th, in memory of Saint Marcellus.
How many saints are named Marcel?
12 saints and blesseds bear the name Marcel, including Saint Marcellus, Saint Marcellus, Saint Marcellus, Saint Marcellus and Saint Marcellus the Centurion.
Who is the most famous saint named Marcel?
The most famous saint named Marcel is Saint Marcellus (6th century).